28589603, 6M-8.622 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 28589603

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

Division of Early Learning

Chapter:

Division of Early Learning - Voluntary Prekindergarten Program

Overview

RULE:

6M-8.622

Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Provider Performance Metric and Designation

PURPOSE:

The rule establishes new definitions and procedures for VPK program accountability in accordance with Section 1002.68, F.S.

SUMMARY:

The rule details procedures for the department to implement new VPK program accountability for calculating each VPK provider’s performance metric and assignment of performance designations in accordance with Section 1002.68, F.S. The rule includes key VPK accountability terms and definitions including composite program assessment score, eligible children, growth rate, highest literacy classification, kindergarten readiness and performance metric designations. Additionally, the rule outlines the three components (quality, achievement and learning gains) for calculating each VPK provider’s performance metric, and criteria for assigning performance designations.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02(2)(n), 1002.79, F.S.

LAW:

1002.68, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

7/30/2024 Vol. 50/148

COMMENTS:

From 7/30/2024 To 8/20/2024 (21 Days)

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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